Have you ever bought a tractor from a listing in another state, not in person?

[RustyA]

Diamond R in freeburg just south of Jefferson city. They also have a higginsville location. Jim is or was the owner. Very fair dealing guy.

 

[RustyA]

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.diamondrequipment.com/&ved=2ahUKEwjo8bPSibeAAxVWFzQIHce-AkYQFnoECA4QAQ&usg=AOvVaw1nn8Z6MZuCOphzw4tZ_f5B

 

[azbinder]

In early 2000's I drove from AZ to Southern Michigan to buy an International pickup. Had been looking for this particular model for some time. Knowing that these trucks had an issue with rust, I questioned the seller a number of times on how much rust the truck had. I was always told "NO RUST".
Should have known better, but I hooked up my trailer and headed out. Got there2 days later. Stopped, got out and walked over to it. #1- Opened drivers door and lifted the mat - RUST. Looked at lower door hinge pocket - RUST. Opened hood and looked at the cowl - RUST. Seller walked out the door and said "what do you think?" Said "you told me "NO RUST". He replied what do you expect, it's from Michigan. Told him that I "just drove 2000 miles for nothing". Got in my truck and left. Only good thing about that trip is that I got to spend an evening with an aunt that I hadn't seen in probably 20 years.

 

[gumshu]

Yes. I purchased a new JD 2025R TLB from Ag Pro in Georgia. At the time, I lived in California. It arrived in perfect condition, but later (2yrs) learned they shipped the wrong 3pt hitch lift arms. They sent me the lift arms for the 1025R and that’s why my 3pt hitch wouldn’t go down as far as it should. Cost me a boy $175 to replace.

 

[sandman2234]

I bought a JD2555 from TN off of Facebook Marketplace sight unseen. I asked for more pictures, and noticed the owner (a business) was not giving me much in the way of pictures of the bucket. I flat out asked him about it, and he agreed to send one of the bucket. Yep, bucket had some issues, been welded on and had some cracks. You have to look at the pictures very close, pay close attention to what is said and done.
I got the tractor delivered halfway home as compensation for the bucket, which kept me from having to cross Mount Eagle with it. The rears are foam filled and very heavy. It has been the heaviest load I have hauled to date with my rig. I was sure glad the contract hauler got to go up and down that mountain with that tractor!
David from jax

 

[Hay Dude]

Found a truck I'd like to buy
11 hours and 800 miles+ away.
Guy seems pretty reasonable. Every photo I ask for he provides
Practically throwing it at me.
He dropped the price considerably and will have an employee drive it to me proving the truck must run pretty good.
Said he'd insure it for the trip up.

It's not exactly what I want, but it's cheap and low miles/hours.

It's got a CAT 3126 @ 275HP which will make the truck underpowered even when it's empty...just can't find a C12/13 powered or M-11 powered truck anywhere

Now I need to decide

 

[sandman2234]

Found a truck I'd like to buy
11 hours and 800 miles+ away.
Guy seems pretty reasonable. Every photo I ask for he provides
Practically throwing it at me.
He dropped the price considerably and will have an employee drive it to me proving the truck must run pretty good.
Said he'd insure it for the trip up.

It's not exactly what I want, but it's cheap and low miles/hours.

Now I need to decide

Is it 800 miles south or west?
Consider having someone else look it over before it takes to the road?
David from jax

 

[Hay Dude]

800 south. It’s in Southern Georgia.
I figure anyone who says they’ll drive a truck 800+ miles or 11+ hours to deliver it is a testament to it’s mechanical conditions. It would almost have to be roadworthy.
Body looks rust free.

I’m just not real high on a Cat 3126 @275/860 for this truck. Might be fine, but judging by my having a 9.3L International @310/1150 on my smaller single axle dump-truck, I would have to think it’s underpowered.

 

[sandman2234]

Last 3126 Cat I drove was a little bigger than a water pump as far as HP! The bad thing was it was hooked to what Dispatch told me was a 13 speed tranny. Didn't shift like a 13, so i rode around to the guy who taught me to drive, for him to take a look at. He drove it across the rail yard a couple times, and came back and told me it was a 3x5 tranny... not a 13! Talk about an underpowered nightmare!
(3x5 is three gears in first hole b4 shifting to second hole, etc...
I don't have a lot of free time, but if you decide you need someone to look at it, South Ga isn't far, lol!
David from jax

 

[Too many Kubotas]

I’m just not real high on a Cat 3126 @275/860 for this truck. Might be fine, but judging by my having a 9.3L International @310/1150 on my smaller single axle dump-truck, I would have to think it’s underpowered.

Unless you're in a hurry, try to hold out for one with more power.

Guess you won't be crossing the Rockies with it, but it still sucks to be underpowered.

 

[Hay Dude]

Unless you're in a hurry, try to hold out for one with more power.

I’ve been holding out for about 2 years. Sick of it. lol

Guess you won't be crossing the Rockies with it, but it still sucks to be underpowered.

More concerned about pulling pup trailer wit it.
If I load 12 large squares on it, that’s about 10-11 tons on the bed. My plan was to also pull a pup trailer with another 8 bales, when conditions allow.
Now were towing another 10 tons. Thats a lot to ask from a C-7, 3126, 8.3L Cummins, etc.
I’m in no hurry when I haul, though. I do 45-50 in the right lane and get there in 1 piece.
Would be easier on fuel, though….

 

[OldTrix]

bought both of mine out of state. One was a private sale, I was able to drive it and check things out to my satisfaction before loading it. Same for the other I purchased used at a dealership in PA. No issues with either.

 

[alexpops]

Bought the LS in Colorado at estate auction (got to transfer the Warranty), the Kubota in Texas at auction, & the Cat in Georgia at auction. All used in FL. No problems with any of them.

 

[elsievo]

Got a TYM T254 with >500 hours from an auction online. Not one of my brightest moments. Ending up replacing tires and rear seals initially. Dealing with some electrical issues now. But when it is running it is great. I have appreciated the people on this site that has helped me with the repairs and operating this thing more safely. I didn't learn my lesson and bought a flail mower sight unseen, had to get the rotor straightened and rebalanced.
So I have learned a lot.

 

[rScotty]

Got a TYM T254 with >500 hours from an auction online. Not one of my brightest moments. Ending up replacing tires and rear seals initially. Dealing with some electrical issues now. But when it is running it is great. I have appreciated the people on this site that has helped me with the repairs and operating this thing more safely. I didn't learn my lesson and bought a flail mower sight unseen, had to get the rotor straightened and rebalanced.
So I have learned a lot.

In 1995 I bought a 35 hp Yanmar listed in Washington State. At the time, Craig's List was agressively local. I just happened to see a rural version of Craigs List online where it was listed. Yes, something to consider is that expectations and rural morality were still rather old-fashioned back in those ancient days. I ended up sending cash to his bank; the owner sent photos and arranged shipping to Denver.

About 20 years later I bought a commercial JD310 sort of the the same way. This time was a turnabout when a farmer 300 miles away said he had read something i posted online while helping on a tractor online site. Apparently I mentioned i was looking for a clean older 310.... He had one and would deliver. Very high hours, more than 5000 hours !!! but new tires and hoses. He said it worked well.

Both tractors were similar in that they were well used - over 1000 hrs & 10 years - but fairly priced and the owners were willing to take lots of photos.
Both were represented as being in normal used working condition - which turned out to be exactly the case. They had manual and a few service records, but also were overdue on routine maintenance.

I'd do either one again...in fact, wish I could - though this time I would probably have a local dealer look if I couldn't go myself.
And I also think that even if the high end of the market may be much the same as it always was, the lower "bargain deal" market segment is larger and less reliable than it ever was...not that it ever was much good.
I would not buy on a remote listing if price was the main draw. I wouldn't waste the time.
rScotty

 

[Saucymynx]

Yes. Bought a beautiful very low hr (1700) Farmall 856 via live web auction and an old haybine - same auction, different date. The key is that it is a very reputable consignment auction that doesn’t take junk.

 

[anomad]

I bought my Kioti CK3510 from a large dealer in Tennessee and had it delivered to me here in NC. I would ask for a video screen share if I do it again.

 

[tacticalturnip]

How are you liking the CK3510? Sometimes I kick myself for going with the 2610, but most of the time it's enough for me. It's just a little slow- but so am I.

 

[anomad]

How are you liking the CK3510? Sometimes I kick myself for going with the 2610, but most of the time it's enough for me. It's just a little slow- but so am I.

It's fine. I could nitpick some things if I wanted to be difficult. The power isn't anything to brag about, so I can imagine you have to go pretty slow in the 2610 sometimes.

 

[tacticalturnip]

It's fine. I could nitpick some things if I wanted to be difficult. The power isn't anything to brag about, so I can imagine you have to go pretty slow in the 2610 sometimes.

A 9 mph top speed in high, but it's got great hydraulics for a machine of it's size. The one large hydraulic pump seems to make things a little jerky, but 3 years in I am well used to it.

Overall I'm quite happy with it, and more so I have a great dealer.

I checked out a CK3520 not long ago and found the hydraulics felt a little smoother than my 2610, so perhaps they have worked on that.